Swarthmore faculty and staff members reflect on their experiences as first-generation and low-income students, which fuel their dedication to today's students.More

Having Fun Along the Way

Ninjagrams

On Valentine's Day, ninjas and pirates deliver cards and handmade chocolate truffles to unsuspecting students and professors in the name of romance and charity. Throughout the day, ninjas and pirates deliver gifts to targets and enact battles, whether in classrooms, packed lecture halls or the dining hall. All proceeds go toward a charity.

Note: Students will be notified of their admissions decisions electronically. Regular Decision candidates may view their decision in late March via their admissions portal.

Making a Difference

With training, mentorship, and support from the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, Swarthmore students become involved in local volunteer efforts and initiate projects to tackle some of society's greatest challenges, from providing free tax-assistance and financial literacy courses to residents in Chester, Pa., to establishing a sustainable waste management program in the Peruvian Amazon.